History

The Colorado Family Support Council was organized in 1974 under the umbrella of the Colorado District Attorney's Council (CDAC). Seed money in the amount of $500.00 was provided to the Family Support Council by CDAC.

The purpose of the Colorado Family Support Council was to promote understanding of family support issues and to provide a forum for child support workers to discuss problems, solutions and further the direction of the program.

Since training has always been perceived as an important element in the effectiveness of the IV-D program, the council began sponsoring an annual training conference for those working in the field of child support. In addition to the annual conferences, the council has sponsored numerous regional training sessions on topics of interest. In 1985, CFSC merged its annual conference with, and became host of, the national conference in Snowmass.

In 1991 the Council incorporated as a 501(c)3 charitable organization. The purpose of the council had to change slightly to drop lobbying efforts to keep its educational tax preference status. Donations made to CFSC are now tax deductible for many tax filers.

In 2005, the Council started its website at www.cfscinc.org to keep its membership informed of pertinent information and assist its board of directors in conducting the business of the organization.

In a relatively short period of time the council has grown to meet many needs of the child support worker and hopes to further meet those needs in conjunction with the State Office of Child Support Enforcement and the other organizations which have formed to enhance the area of child support.